Iowa River

Went out on the Iowa River this afternoon, about 1:30 pm. I was jigging for crappies.The bite was kind of slow. Did end up with 5 nice crappies, 10" to 12". 2 walleys, and 1 big old carp. 8 to 10 #. He hit my jig. I was using a 12' jiging pole and what a battle I had to get him in. Any how, I had a great time out there. First time this summer. Will have to try it again tomorrow, and see what happens.

Later Swanie

I Figured You Were Busy Packing For Chobbee :) :)

Where abouts on the Iowa? I've been getting a few on the Cedar River and the Res. too.

Hi Lebruce. I put in at the ramp in Iowa Falls, then go up stream for about a mile. Been fishing the down trees and the rock shore line. I am using a hair jig and tipping it with crappie nibble.
Later Swanie

Swanie, It sounds like were almost doing the same method and looking for the same structures.I'm using paddle bugs tipped with a little piece of gulp.I like using the paddle bugs for they fall slower and glide some what.And the gulp over nibbles,for they are more durable. Here is a link to pic.s of the paddle bugs.http://www.crappielures.com/Paddle%20bugs.htm